Echinacea
- White Swan Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan')
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Height: 24-36 inches
Description: White Swan Echinacea, scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan', is a perennial herbaceous plant prized for its large, white, daisy-like flowers with prominent orange-brown centers. It blooms profusely from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and beneficial pollinators to the garden. This variety is known for its drought tolerance once established and makes a stunning addition to borders, meadows, and butterfly gardens.
Planting Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring or Fall
Nativity to Texas: No (Echinacea is native to TX but this is a cultivar)
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- Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Height: 2–4 feet
Bloom Time/Harvest Time: Late spring through fall
Description:
A long-blooming native wildflower with vibrant purple-pink petals surrounding a coppery-orange cone. Purple Coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while providing seeds for birds in fall and winter. Excellent for prairie plantings, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes.
Planting Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil with good airflow
Deadhead blooms to extend flowering season
Leave seed heads standing through winter for wildlife value
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall through spring
Nativity to Texas: Yes